From Bennett's Cross on yet another beautiful evening. A nice, new track took us round the gerts before dropping us into Vitifer Mine. Of course the track was still running with oily water as we rounded by Golden Dagger. Round to Challacombe to the pond for a cuppa. Lots and lots of birdies singing as we sat. But what were they? Of course being super modern and technological wizards Merlin soon identified them all - chaffinch, thrush, pigeon, blackbird, chiffchaff, sparrow, warbler: the ring ouzel seemed a bit optimistic. So by the cottages and lion hoping for bluebells. But they are still hiding, be at least two weeks until they are on full display. By the warren house and llamas and the most pleasant track to Bench. So down we went and all the lights went out. Fully shuttered as we went by and the East Dart was well dark. So back again to the Two Bridges for a most comfortable pint.
These long, long evenings are just so, so ...